The Chainsmokers just revealed what inspired “Paris” and it wasn’t really Paris (but it was).

It was actually inspired by a friend of theirs whose life was out of control.

[With] Paris always being this romantic idealized place, the song is about escaping your reality, a reality often void of excitement, and in your mind, being somewhere else with someone else. [So it could be anywhere].

If you can’t make it to Coachella this weekend — Coachella will webcast a number of this weekend’s performances live on YouTube.